Resolution of nodular myocardial tuberculosis demonstrated by contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging : case report

In sub-Saharan Africa, pericardial tuberculosis is frequently diagnosed in HIV sero-positive patients. Myocardial involvement has only rarely been reported. We present an HIV sero-positive patient in whom both pericardial and myocardial tuberculosis were diagnosed, and highlight the value of cardiac...

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Published inCardiovascular Journal of Africa Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 198 - 199
Main Authors Mayosi, B.M., Aje, A., Smedema, J.P., Moosa, S., Ntsekhe, M., Tshifularo, M., Syed, F.F.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Clinics Cardive Publishing 01.07.2008
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Summary:In sub-Saharan Africa, pericardial tuberculosis is frequently diagnosed in HIV sero-positive patients. Myocardial involvement has only rarely been reported. We present an HIV sero-positive patient in whom both pericardial and myocardial tuberculosis were diagnosed, and highlight the value of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and management of this condition.
ISSN:1995-1892
1680-0745